IT Apprentice - Technical Developer
Canopius
Manchester (M2 3BD)
Closes in 13 days (Friday 5 June 2026)
Posted on 22 May 2026
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Summary
You will “earn while you learn”, working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative engineering team. You will support the development of software used across the organisation and gain exposure to modern development tools, cloud technologies, and Agile ways of working.
- Wage
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£24,000 a year
- Training course
- Software developer (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday-Friday, hybrid working. Shifts TBC.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Support the development of software features by assisting with writing and updating code under the guidance of experienced developers.
- Help develop and maintain software components using technologies such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, C#, SQL, and low-code platforms such as Power Apps or Power Automate where appropriate.
- Assist with documenting requirements, user stories, and technical notes to support software development activities.
- Support the testing of software solutions, including unit testing and functional testing activities.
- Learn and follow best practices for coding, version control, and secure software development.
- Participate in Agile team activities such as stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives.
- Assist with managing development tasks using tools such as Azure DevOps or similar platforms.
- Work collaboratively with developers, analysts, and other team members to help deliver technology solutions.
- Support the investigation and resolution of technical issues under supervision.
- Learn about emerging technologies and tools used in modern software development, including AI-assisted development tools.
Where you'll work
100 Barbirolli Square
Manchester
M2 3BD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
QA LIMITED
Training course
Software developer (level 4)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- create logical and maintainable code
- develop effective user interfaces
- link code to data sets
- test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing
- conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing.
- identify and create test scenarios
- apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
- create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program
- create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories
- build, manage and deploy code into the relevant environment
- apply an appropriate software development approach according to the relevant paradigm (for example object oriented, event driven or procedural)
- follow software designs and functional or technical specifications
- follow testing frameworks and methodologies
- follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and source control
- communicate software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- apply algorithms, logic and data structures
- interpret and implement a given design whist remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements
- create logical and maintainable code
- develop effective user interfaces
- link code to data sets
- test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing
- conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing.
- identify and create test scenarios
- apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
- create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program
- create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories
- build, manage and deploy code into the relevant environment
- apply an appropriate software development approach according to the relevant paradigm (for example object oriented, event driven or procedural)
- follow software designs and functional or technical specifications
- follow testing frameworks and methodologies
- follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and source control
- communicate software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- apply algorithms, logic and data structures
- interpret and implement a given design whist remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements
Training schedule
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Canopius is a global speciality (re)insurer with underwriting operations in Australia, Bermuda, Singapore, the UK and US. They are privately owned and one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market.
At Canopius they foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables them to bring their whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results. Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected.
After this apprenticeship
There will be opportunities across the business following the apprenticeship.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
QA LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032250.
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Closes in 13 days (Friday 5 June 2026)
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